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Photo by Frank Micelotta/Disney via Getty Images The UConn and WNBA legend was recognized after retiring in February. After retiring from a legendary career in February, Diana Taurasi received the Icon Award alongside former USWNT star Alex Morgan at the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday night. “Whatever you do in life, you want to leave it in betters hands,” she said on the red … [Read more...] about Diana Taurasi receives 2025 ESPYs Icon Award

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Ryan Daniels, Brady Afthim and incoming transfer AJ Soldra were all selected on day two Three UConn Huskies heard their names called on the second day of the 2025 MLB Draft. Infielder Ryan Daniels, relief pitcher Brady Afthim and outfielder AJ Soldra all got the call Tuesday during the 20-round event. After revealing he had been contacted … [Read more...] about Three Huskies selected in 2025 MLB Draft

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog UConn’s olympic sports will be more accessible than ever. On Tuesday, the Big East announced a new six-year digital rights agreement to stream on ESPN+. The deal is centered on women’s basketball and olympic sports, though it’ll also include some non-conference men’s basketball games as well. ESPN+ will host at least 75 women’s basketball, 200 … [Read more...] about Big East signs multi-year digital rights agreement with ESPN+

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Amid a career year, Williams earned an All-Star nod for the first time. Seven years into her WNBA career, Gabby Williams earned an All-Star nod for the first time after being selected as a reserve on Sunday. She’s the fourth Husky to be named an All-Star, joining starters Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. In her first full … [Read more...] about Gabby Williams named WNBA All-Star reserve

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog A three-part docuseries will weave the story of the Huskies’ most recent national championship run into a narrative history of the program. UConn women’s basketball’s 12th national championship had a fairy tale feeling to it. In Paige Bueckers’ final game during the 40th season of Geno Auriemma’s tenure, the Huskies won it all and snapped a … [Read more...] about UConn women’s basketball set to feature in Apple TV+ series